A sensational project in the works, curated by Rian Hughes
Punch
In Memoriam: Cartoonist Ed McLachlan
One of Britain’s best ever cartoonists has passed
The whimsical art of Punch cartoonist Lewis Baumer
A spotlight on a multi-talented British artist and cartoonist
Can you help track down TV Times and Punch cartoonist “Scherzo” and its first art editor, Len Ward?
Do you know the real identity of once popular magazine cartoonist Scherzo?
In Memoriam: Cartoonist Tony Husband
A great loss to British cartooning, and his family
Dandy comic rarity offered on eBay, a special tribute to the comic’s relaunch in 2010 – and other amazing Beano and Dandy artworks, too
A very limited edition, specially printed copy of The Dandy, is up for sale, along with some amazing comic art and more
Sports art and cartoons by Harold Riley, Leslie Illingworth and more offered in upcoming Sports Memorabilia Auction
A look at some of the sports-related art coming to auction in a massive two-day sale
In Memoriam: Cartoonist and jazz musician Wally Fawkes (aka “Trog”)
A tribute to the hugely influential cartoonist, co-creator of “Flook”
Chris Beetles Gallery Annual Sale launches, offering hundreds of original cartoons and more
A huge range of cartoon, and some comic art, features in this annual event
In Memoriam: Cartoonist Peter Birkett
Farewell to a cartooning legend, a man of mystery, it seems, to the last…
Comic Creator Spotlight: Ian Jackson, the artist who brought Oink’s Uncle Pig to life – and Mary Lighthouse, too
Celebrating the work of a terrific British cartoonist
In Memoriam: Cartoonist, Comic Artist and Illustrator Rod McKie
We’re sorry to report the passing of cartoonist and illustrator Rod McKie, who has died after being taken seriously ill with a brain haemorrhage earlier this month. His wife Lis, his partner for 46 years, announced his passing at the… Read More ›
Nineteenth Century British Comic Strips in the spotlight in new book from David Kunzle
A new academic book exploring nineteenth century British comics
In Memoriam: Cartoonist Brian Walker
Marking the passing of a comics legend
Through the Looking Glass: Inside the pages of the Oldest Comic in the World
Article first published 15th March 2016 By Laurence Grove, University of Glasgow Here’s a good pub quiz question: what was the world’s first comic? If you’ve no idea, don’t feel too foolish. It wasn’t even recognised by experts until a… Read More ›